I was extremely touched by the kindness of the organizer who came to pick me up at Copenhagen Airport all the way from Höganäs, Sweden.
Höganäs is a small town with a population of just 28,000.
In the 18th century, large amounts of clay was found between thin seams of coal, thus Höganäs became a pottery town.
At this exhibition, there is an area dedicated to the Treasures from the 17th to 20th century. From Ko-Imari to the works of Mr. Shoji Hamada, I was amazed by the richness of the collection of the town of Höganäs.
I was the only participant from Okinawa. I would feel satisfied if I could have left any footprint of Okinawa here, for our kids who might come to Höganäs after 100 years to celebrate the 250 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Japan.
On this occasion of the 150th anniversary, I hope that many companies, museums or collectors add my pottery to their collection, and that it serves as a symbol of friendship between Sweden and Japan.
And if the children from Sweden and neighbouring countries ever need a helping hand in Japan, I would be very happy to support them.
I am deeply thankful for this wonderful relationship.

Venue: Höganäs Keramiska center (Höganäs, Sweden)
http://keramisktcenter.se/aktuella-utstallningar/